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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.29, 1,134.20 and 574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.29, 1,134.20 and 574.16 is: 790.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.29 : 1,134.20 = 574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.29/1,134.20 = 574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.29x = 1,134.20 × 574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.29x = 651,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,212.27/823.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.99

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